At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of cloud infrastructure for diverse sectors.
- Company: Opticore IT, a dynamic consultancy in Network Engineering and Project Management.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a talented team and shape innovative cloud solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: AWS Solutions Architect certification and hands-on experience in AWS architecture.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Opticore IT is a specialist Network Engineer and Project Management consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within fast-paced, challenging environments across our client base spanning multiple sectors including Finance, Broadcast Media, Telecommunications and more. Opticore IT are currently searching for a Senior Platform Architect to lead the technical design and delivery of cloud infrastructure. You will join our excelling team, based in the London area for a 6-month contract inside IR35. This role requires one day onsite in White City per week.
This opportunity will work alongside experienced post-production architects and solutions architects who understand media workflows deeply, translating their requirements into viable, cost-effective, cloud architecture.
What you will be doing:
- Design and deploy a simple proxy and full resolution video editing in AWS cloud using GPU-accelerated workstations where necessary.
- Make use of appropriate streaming infrastructure such as Teradici / Amazon DCV to cater for the various network links where editors may be based such as in offices, at home etc.
- Design for locations that do not have Direct Connect and for those working from home via the Public Internet maintaining zero trust security.
- Making use of organisations agreed AWS Private Pricing, design an optimised storage solution that appropriately tiers content to the correct class of AWS storage to minimise storage, transaction and retrieval costs.
- Design for the integration of appropriate storage software on top of AWS object storage to provide File System support for the applications that need it, i.e. those which do not support object storage natively.
What you will bring:
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification
- Hands-on AWS architecture or platform engineering
- Expertise in AWS networking
- IAM design
- Multi-tenancy: logical isolation patterns, shared infrastructure with per-tenant boundaries
- Experience with VDI/Remote desktop solutions (DVC, Teradici etc)
Diversity: At Opticore IT we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We actively recruit for an inclusive and diverse workforce and as such, want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application. We want you to feel empowered to let us know if you require any adjustments to be made with your application or interview process so please speak to our recruitment team.
Senior Platform Architect employer: OpticoreIT
Opticore IT is an excellent employer for those seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and a supportive work culture, we empower our team members to excel in their roles while enjoying 23 days of holiday and comprehensive healthcare benefits. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and personal development.
